Cetara

Guys! It’s been a hot minute but I’m back at Luigi Panini for more sandwiches.

My heart was set on the Sorrento, but then I spotted Cetara, the anchovy special on the board, and got intrigued. Not sure why I thought an anchovy sandwich at 9am was a great idea, but here we are 😂

Bread was amazing as usual. Crunchy, light, and just really good. This felt like a very bright, summery sandwich, which actually suited today perfectly. Sydney finally gave us a break from what feels like two straight weeks of rain.

The flavours were really clean but still packed a punch. The anchovies had a nice fishy kick at the start, but once everything came together it mellowed out and finished surprisingly clean. Lemon zest made everything feel bright and fresh, and the confit tomatoes were excellent. I’m not always a tomato guy, but these might have convinced me to come back and try some of the other tomato-based options.

Mozzarella was quite thick but mild compared to the other ingredients. It didn’t steal the show, but added a nice bit of creaminess and substance. Extra chilli oil was definitely the right call too.

Not necessarily my everyday sandwich, but a very good one.